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Steve Mackay

スティーヴ・マッケイ　/　すてぃーゔ・まっけい

American saxophonist

September 25, 1949 – October 10, 2015　・　Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Michigan
saxophonist
musician

My Take

Steve Mackay is the kind of musician I admire precisely because he never needed the spotlight. His tenor saxophone on the Stooges' Fun House turned raw proto-punk into something feral and free, and that contribution alone earns him a permanent place in rock history. What strikes me is how a few tracks can outlast entire careers. He kept playing and collaborating for decades after, a sideman whose tone you could recognize instantly. His passing in 2015 closed a chapter, but every time that record spins, Mackay is right there, blowing fire into the noise. I respect that quiet, irreplaceable craft enormously.

Overview

Steve Mackay (September 25, 1949 – October 10, 2015) was an American tenor saxophonist best known for his membership in the Stooges. His performances are showcased on three songs on the band's second album, Fun House (1970).

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Steve Mackay
Name (Japanese): スティーヴ・マッケイ
Reading: すてぃーゔ・まっけい
Born: September 25, 1949 – October 10, 2015
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Libra / Ox
Origin: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: saxophonist / musician

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

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Children: Private
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4. Personality

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6. Links

Official sitehttps://www.stevemackay.org
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B4%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9E%E3%83%83%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4

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